A business case is a document used to justify investment in a proposed project. Definition: A Business Case is used to get management commitment & approval for investment in business change programs. ogc.gov.uk VIDEO – What is a Business Case? In this video, we look at how to write a business case, three areas you need […]

An Acceptance Test Plan is performed by software testers to determine if the software meets the customer’s requirements, that is, it is ready for the customer to accept the software into their environment. An Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) describes the acceptance testing process, such as the features to be tested, pass/fail criteria, approach to testing, […]

If you try to open an older version of a MS Word document with the .doc file extension, you might get a message that your file is in compatibility mode. What does this mean? It means your doc was saved in an older version of Word, typically Word 97-2003, and because of that some features in […]

Here are three ways to insert currency symbols in Microsoft Word: the Symbol dialog box, Alt codes, and shortcut keys. Video: How to Add Currency Symbols in MS Word (Tutorial) Insert Euro, Pound, and Cent Signs from the Symbol Dialog Box Follow these steps: Place your cursor where the symbol should appear. Select the Insert […]

Here’s how to count words in Microsoft Word. Follow the steps in this video to get the word count in a MS Word document. Applies To: Word 2016 Word 2013 Word 2010 Word 2007 MS Word counts the number of words in your document as you type. The count is displayed at the end of the page in […]

In this video Ivan explains how to speed format your MS Word documents and templates. If you have a question, please leave it on the YouTube channel. MS Word – 3 Ways to Speed Format Documents YouTube Video Tutorials Subscribe and get great tutorials every week.

In this video Ivan shares 15 ways to improve your technical writing. He shows how to design better documents, perform better peer reviews, and write that little bit faster… without reducing the quality of your documents. If you have a question, please leave it on the YouTube channel. 15 Technical Writing Tips Our User Guide […]

Summary: A technical white paper discusses the technical issues facing a user and proposed solutions to resolve this problem. How to Write a Technology White Paper In this video Ivan explains how to write a white paper for the IT industry. This video tutorial explains how to structure, format, and design your white paper to […]

Summary: A white paper is a short document that discusses a technical, business, or operational problem and provides a specific solution. In general, it’s written for decision makers, and will use non-technical business English. Video: What is a White Paper? In this video Ivan explains how to write your first white paper. If you have […]

Summary: Use white papers to create high-value content that generates leads, positions your product in a crowded marketplace, and develops a relationship with prospective customers. Video: How to Write a White Paper In this video Ivan explains how to write your first white paper. Get the template from the link below. This detailed tutorial (14 […]

In this video Ivan explains how to write the Executive Summary for a Business Plan. You can apply these writing guidelines to any document that requires an executive summary. If you have a question, please leave it on the YouTube channel. How to Write an Executive Summary for a Business Plan Executive Summary Tutorials How […]

Want to get started as a white paper writer? It mightn’t be as hard as you think. If you have good (not necessarily perfect) writing skills, in-depth knowledge of a product, service, or industry, and have the right attitude, then maybe you should consider writing white papers to earn extra income. Due to the recession […]

Let’s do an experiment. Pretend you’ve never visited your own site. Remember, you know nothing about you. Nothing. Look at your About Us page? Be honest, whats the one thing that’s wrong with it? Why Your About Page is the Second Most Important Page on Your Blog? Your About Page should NOT be: An afterthought, […]

I’ll be honest. I didn’t get this video thing until I saw the Khan Academy. It’s incredible. If you commute, you’ll have noticed that everyone seems to be watching videos these days instead of reading the paper. The others are on Kindle. I have an 80 minute commute three times a week. It’s interesting to […]

What’s the difference between a routine and a chore? I think the problem we have with routines is that they feel like a grind. They become a chore. You keep looking for ways to put them off, find loopholes, ways to get out. Here’s a video I put together about it. See if this helps. […]